bigscaht Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 so i couldnt find an off the shelf center console to suit my taste in where im goin with the interior so i decided to build one my self..out of metal since i have some 20 guage sheet metal jus laying around begging to be welded together into something useful.....so here goes.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemalibu Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 That is going to have great lines, Scott! I need to fab up a custom top plate insert for the stock floor console, in order to nest around the QuickSilver shifter... to fill the space until then, I whittled down the base of a $15 Pick-N-Pull Grand Prix console. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballubet Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Going to look good Scott. A center console fabrication is in my mind also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigscaht Posted July 14, 2015 Author Share Posted July 14, 2015 yeah im tryinng to copy the lines of the original console just bigger to accomodate my shifter and some cup holders and maybe move the parking brake to the center also..we will see how good my fab skills are..wioll keep ya posted fellas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Nice Job! I chickened out and bought a custom fiberglass console from these guys: www.classictruckconsoles.com Check the Monte Carlo pics, the 71 is mine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mymontesa70 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 those all look good and i want to build one now! maybe this weekend Andreas do you have newer gen monte seats in your car? how do you like them? ive always wondered about a modern seat install Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 those all look good and i want to build one now! maybe this weekend Andreas do you have newer gen monte seats in your car? how do you like them? ive always wondered about a modern seat install Only the rear seat is from a 2007 Monte, the front seats I bought off ebay (they are real leather). The fronts are not from another car, just a generic racing seat. Definitely better than the bench seat I had before.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mymontesa70 Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Andreas i dont suppose you remember where in perticular you got them on ebay? i like the look of those hip huggers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigscaht Posted July 17, 2015 Author Share Posted July 17, 2015 got some more work done..frame is pretty much finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigscaht Posted July 17, 2015 Author Share Posted July 17, 2015 i know the shifter is off center..thats cuz i had originally planned to put the e brake there but then i found this http://www.speedwaymotors.com/E-Stopp-Electric-Emergency-Brake-Kit,65217.html?gclid=Cj0KEQjwz6KtBRDwgq-LsKjMk9kBEiQAuaxWUjH7j1N0GP5oePJ-Zq-HzUbUcBlepCtSBukUi6FLqs0aAmGP8P8HAQ and that gives me more room and options and its just cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 My brother bought a lot of stuff from speedway as far as I know never had a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Andreas i dont suppose you remember where in perticular you got them on ebay? i like the look of those hip huggers No I have not seen them on ebay anymore, Sorry.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cny first gen 71 Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Coming right along nicely. We dont need no stinkin passenger seat lolol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigscaht Posted August 3, 2015 Author Share Posted August 3, 2015 nope sure dont...thats dead weight...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigscaht Posted October 5, 2015 Author Share Posted October 5, 2015 some console updates....... now i just have to figure out a door to cover the storage area that will double as an arm rest..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigscaht Posted August 26, 2016 Author Share Posted August 26, 2016 slow progress but almost finished my console...still have to cover the top to the storage compartment..but heres where i am so far ran out of material so back to amazon i go....more to come Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boots Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 if you can fabricate that..you could just get electric actuators and make your own box..thatt'll save a ton of $$$$$$$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigscaht Posted August 27, 2016 Author Share Posted August 27, 2016 You know that's not a bad idea..never thought of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtankjones Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Scott, your console is looking pretty cool. Every step you do to it. It gets better looking everytime. Great progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigscaht Posted September 2, 2016 Author Share Posted September 2, 2016 thanks bro....the life of a diy guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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